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Thanks for the info. I was guessing a die grinder but didn't know what kind of disc. Will be buying some and trying them out. Been using a wire cup brush on an angle grinder along with a 60 grit abrasive disc. Very tiresome. I just got a new air compressor that will actually run tools. 90* Die grinder is on the list.

Bret

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at the rate your going I bet I will see this at the spring rod run in pigeon forge, great work.

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Thanks Flip, probably 2015 I cant seem to keep other stuff from creeping in.

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Progress is coming along nice and the truck is looking great. Looking forward to more updates.

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love your work!

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I REALLY like this truck! I'm blown away at your attention to detail, and how you look at every aspect of the truck and make it better than before. Things like the upper A-arm mod, the brake line routing, and the door gaps are the stuff that I really enjoy. Also, you're a man after my own heart.....I love the big/little wheel and tire combination.

You are going to have one awesome truck when it's done.

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Thanks so much guys,I watch everybody's thread and love seeing all the great ideas people have.

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Getting the gaps done now is how I did it. However once you install seals all bets off and you still get to move it all around. I am now removing the softseal for new door seal on the drivers side. I am going with steel seal and done with it. Truck is done and I hate the way the door sits out due to the seal.

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you are right about the seals but i have a spare set that I tape in place when I get to the final point to keep everything in place. I bet after it is painted and the seals are glued in place I will definitely still have to do some tweaking.

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hope this helps on the door to fenders

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Thanks a ton Flip that does help, they look great. However I am a little unsure if mine will turn out as well as yours but I needed a reference. Thanks. Let me know if I can return the favour.

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Hi there, Nice build and great skills. I was wondering what you did to fix your pinion angle?>? And the pic of your LCAs aired out shows the bag rubbing the side of the cup, did you ever had any problems with that down the road>?

Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work

Have a good week.

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Thanks, as far as the pinion angle goes I had to wait until I had the engine and trans in it's final location, at that point I set the rearend at the same angle only the rear was a positive angle and the trans was a negative angle. It keeps both u-joints in the same plain as far as angles go. Although it does'nt look it there is probably a 1/2 inch clearance around the bag. Thanks for looking.

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Dude! Sweet build! :chevy:

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Man this is awesome work, with your attention to detail, when you get to paint time you will have no trouble turning out an awesome finish.

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here is a long over due post. I am still working on paint a body work as time allows, I am currently fitting a repop door on the passenger side and also bought another hood and have to replace the front panel. I have been going back and forth on just taking it somewhere to finish the paint and body work but I don't know. I have never had anyone paint something like this for me. anyway Thanks for looking.

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few more pics.

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Nice! :metal:

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been slacking on updates but her are a few of hood repair and general body work
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few more

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and a few more.[

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Wow that was some extensive hood repair. The repairs look nice. Where did you get your repair panels from?

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thanks aggie I got the front panel from fixmyrust.com it fit really well for an aftermarket piece.I also removed both inner structure braces and had them blasted then sprayed them with dp90 before re-installing them.Hopefully to never have rust issues again. I also ended up not using the repop door as it would take a lot of work to make it fit.I repaired my original door and went from there.

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A few more of body work,I have broken the body back down to finish up yhe cab and then I hope to be spraying color within the next month.Took a lot of time for panel fitment and gapping. it is a long way from perfect but it is a little better than the way it came]

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Truck is looking great. Nice job on the hood repair....the hoods can be real fun to fix metal on. Keep up the great pics and updates.